The teams have just taken the field in front of a smattering of fans. Auckland has turned on another beautiful day in the last weekend of summer, so expect the ground to fill steadily through the early afternoon.

by Kris Shannon2/23/2013 1:00:04 AM

James Anderson opening the bowling for England, with BJ Watling taking strike and Hamish Rutherford down the other end.

by Kris Shannon2/23/2013 1:02:32 AM

Watling took a single from Anderson's opening over and Steve Finn has begun from the other end.

by Kris Shannon2/23/2013 1:06:48 AM

And that is the end of Watling.

by Kris Shannon2/23/2013 1:08:05 AM

Finn strikes with his fourth ball, finding the outside edge of Watling's bat with Graeme Swann doing the rest at second slip. Watling goes for one, New Zealand are 2-1 in the second over.

by Kris Shannon2/23/2013 1:09:21 AM

It was a fine delivery from the Englishman, nipping away slightly after inducing Watling to play. Comfortbale catch for Swann.

by Kris Shannon2/23/2013 1:10:50 AM

by Kris Shannon2/23/2013 1:12:31 AM

With the ridiculously small boundaries straight, it was a simple decision for Alastair Cook when the coin fell his way. The onus is on New Zealand to set an imposing target, with 300 potentially insufficient.

by Kris Shannon2/23/2013 1:17:33 AM

It would be harsh to say Watling threw his wicket away, but he is definitely out. Photo / Getty.

Williamson played tentatively to a straight delivery and a faint edge was snaffled by Jos Buttler. Wicket maiden from Anderson and a poor start from New Zealand.

by Kris Shannon2/23/2013 1:32:21 AM

Rutherford out.

by Kris Shannon2/23/2013 1:34:09 AM

More success for England, with Rutherford caght behind from Finn's bowling.

by Kris Shannon2/23/2013 1:34:46 AM

With the opener departing for 2, New Zealand are now 11-3 and in big trouble.

by Kris Shannon2/23/2013 1:35:21 AM

Two new men at the crease. Ross Taylor and Grant Elliott.

by Kris Shannon2/23/2013 1:35:35 AM

New Zealand will need another good knock from their former captain, who is coming off a century in the loss in Napier.

by Kris Shannon2/23/2013 1:36:58 AM

England's eight-wicket win at McLean Park followed New Zealand's dramatic victory in Hamilton to set up today's decider.

by Kris Shannon2/23/2013 1:38:20 AM

Another wicket maiden for the tourists. The worst possible start for the Black Caps in their bid to win successive one-day series.

by Kris Shannon2/23/2013 1:40:20 AM

Just the second boundary of the match for New Zealand, with Taylor hooking Anderson square.

by Kris Shannon edited by Steven Holloway2/23/2013 1:43:39 AM

The situation here in the press box is laughable, with large black see-through blinds obscuring the whole field. Apparently the glass is too reflective for the batsmen. This clever correspondent has situated himself where two of the blinds meet, with the crack between them enough to provide clear view of the pitch, at least.